- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Oak Tree Community Day
Federal NCES profile for Oak Tree Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062958012221
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Tree Community Day earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #10 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9:1
- small classes for California
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Tree Community Day has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Tree Community Day ranks #10 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958012221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Oak Tree Community Day shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-28.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 062958012221 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 9:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students)
Oak Tree Community Day shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-28.2%). Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Tree Community Day in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Amigos - D
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
1,027 students
- Palmdale Acade
Palmdale Academy Charter
989 students
- David G. Mille
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy
952 students
- Desert Willow
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad
948 students
- Dos Caminos Du
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
945 students
- This school 63
Oak Tree Community Day
63 students
What this shows Oak Tree Community Day reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Tree Community Day compares
Oak Tree Community Day is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 58% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,861
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 6.3%
White 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Oak Tree Community Day is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palmdale Elementary reports $17,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Tree Community Day Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Amigos - Dual Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmdale Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dos Caminos Dual Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Tree Community Day's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 39.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
1,027 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Elementary
Standard public school
962 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
945 students 27:1 students per teacher
Gregg Anderson Academy
Standard public school
893 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Vista Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Palmdale Learning Plaza
Standard public school
800 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Tree Community Day
How many students attend Oak Tree Community Day?
Oak Tree Community Day has 63 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Community Day is 9:1, which is 58% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Tree Community Day?
85.9% of students at Oak Tree Community Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Tree Community Day?
The largest demographic group at Oak Tree Community Day is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Tree Community Day?
Oak Tree Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Tree Community Day rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Tree Community Day ranks #10 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palmdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Palmdale Elementary?
Besides Oak Tree Community Day, Palmdale Elementary also operates Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students), Palmdale Academy Charter (989 students), and David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy (952 students). See the Palmdale Elementary district page for the complete list.